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Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel 5.3g
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is a numbing agent used for painful toothache. It contains a local anaesthetic, which works to soothe and numb the area, alleviating discomfort effectively and rapidly - it has double the strength of regular Orajel gel! Simply apply Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel directly into the tooth cavity to ease pain at the source. Orajel is suitable for adults and children aged 12 and above.
- Fast acting temporary relief from acute toothache
- Contains 20% w/w of the active ingredient Benzocaine
- For short-term use
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel is a product that is used to numb pain associated with tooth pain. It contains the local anaesthetic benzocaine which works quickly to numb the affected area.
You should stop using Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel and contact your doctor or dentist immediately if you experience an allergic reaction (burning, stinging, itching, redness, rash or swelling), skin irritation, or methaemoglobinaemia (difficulty converting a component of your blood called methaemoglobin to haemoglobin).
Do not use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel if:
- You have had an allergic reaction to benzocaine or any of the ingredients, particularly sorbic acid
- A doctor has told you that you have difficulty converting methaemoglobin to haemoglobin (components of your blood)
- You are taking sulphonamide antibiotics, such as co-trimoxazole, as benzocaine may stop them working well
Avoid hot drinks while using Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel.
At what age can I use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel?
A person above the age of 12 years is allowed to use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel. It is not recommended for anyone under the age of 12.
How many times can I use Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel a day?
Orajel Extra Strength Dental Gel can be used up to four times a day and is for short-term use only until you are able to see a dentist.
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